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Spring’s Coming, Spring’s Coming

I so look forward to the arrival of spring each year, trees coming to life, birds singing, flowers opening, grass greening and growing. However, it’s not all a bed of roses. As with anything, there are many icky, pesky parts of spring that annoy me to no end.

Worms all over the driveway after a good rain

Muddy paw prints every time the dogs go outside

Extra laundry because the kids enjoy riding their bikes through the puddles and mud

Snow, sun, snow, sun – spring coat, winter coat, no coat, sandals, boots, sneakers – make up your mind spring

Stones, sticks, leaves, debris polluting my flowerbeds – where did you come from?

Cleaning the inside of the car- muddy footprints on the floor, the seat, the door

Rabbits eating all the crocuses and early bulb blossoms

The sun is magnificent and I am relieved to be out of the winter freeze for the most part, but geesh, I hate spending most of the spring cleaning up the muddy mess.

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What to Do on a Rainy Day

Whether you’re from the “Rain, Rain, Go Away” camp or the “Yeah it’s Raining,” team, it’s always fun and challenging to figure out what to do with your day.

I happen to love rainy days, especially ones that happen on a school holiday. The prospect of a quiet day at home with my youngest child thrills me. Of course, I first have to put aside the prospect of getting much work done, but that will always be there I guess.

Some rainy day activities I love:

Cuddling together on the couch to watch movies – (lights off and a candle burning is even better)

Sit on the rug in front of the fireplace and play a game – (hot cocoa and cookies are a must)

Watching my son play outside in the rain with his friends – (it’s only fun if they get soaked)

Go to the movies – (popcorn required)

Bake together – (sampling is the best part)

Read together in the quiet with only the rain as background music – (again hot cocoa and snack required)

 

I’ve noticed a theme. Most of our activities are quiet and include refreshments… That’s just who we are.

What do you like to do on rainy days?

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Everyone Needs a Break

We all need a break now and then, and unexpected ones are often the best kind. We were looking forward to a visit, just not as soon or for as long as it lasted. When my daughter called to say she was sick and needed help, I sped off to pick them up so fast you could see the smoke coming from my tires…

I mean, I’m sincerely sorry that my daughter was feeling ill, honest I am, but I’m not one to look a gift horse in the mouth and happily cared for my grandson all week. I am not too proud to say I am utterly exhausted, my arms and back hurt, (I had forgotten how hard it is to carry a fussy baby around,) and I am just a tiny bit relieved to have my house returned to order. But, I wouldn’t trade it for the world. My busy week…

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Coming for a visit!

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Happy boy!

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Hangin with my best friend...

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Trying to escape the jungle...

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You can never have enough toys!

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Big helper, folding clothes...or drooling, same difference.

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